Re: 1/48 v 1/72

Erik Pilawskii (xopowo@u.washington.edu)
Wed, 6 Dec 1995 11:38:39 -0800 (PST)

> > Advantages of 1/72:
> >
> > More subject matter
> > Lower prices
> > Older IPMS judges can't see that detail you missed, but give the award
> > to a 1/48 FW-190 anyway
>
> You left out; Requires less shelf space so you can display more.
>
...And; Fuel Cock lever's S/N need not be inscribed on obverse side where
judges cannot see the fruits of one's efforts... ;^)

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